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- Professional Development | Grades K – 12 | Professional Library | Position Statement
NCTE Position Statement on Reading
In order to make sure that all individuals have access to the personal pleasures and intellectual benefits of full literacy, NCTE created the NCTE Position Statement on Reading in February of 1999. - Professional Development | Grades K – 12 | Professional Library | Position Statement
New Literacies and 21st-Century Technologies
IRA's position on recognizing an expanded conception of literacy and supporting learners as they use and interact with information and communication technologies. - Professional Development | Grades 9 – 12 | Professional Library | Book
Nikki Giovanni in the Classroom: "The same ol' danger but a brand new pleasure"
The first volume in the NCTE High School Literature Series, this small, practical book features primary source materials including many of Giovanni's poems reprinted in full, easily adaptable lessons and activities, and a resource section for students and teachers wishing to study Giovanni further. - Professional Development | Grades 8 – 12 | Professional Library | Journal
Pamphlets: An Introduction to Research Techniques
Describes a four- to six-week project for high school sophomores in which students create pamphlets and in the process learn basic research skills and practice several elements of the research paper. - Professional Development | Grades 3 – 12 | Professional Library | Journal
Paraphrasing: An Effective Comprehension Strategy
In this article, the author explains what paraphrasing is and how it can increase student's comprehension. - Professional Development | Grades 5 – 9 | Professional Library | Journal
Peek, Peak, Pique: Using Homophones to Teach Vocabulary (and Spelling!)
Argues that regular homophone practice enhances vocabulary knowledge, spelling skills, pronunciation ability, and overall reading proficiency. Describes how card games played with decks of homophones helped to accomplish these things. Notes particular benefits of homophone games to ESL students, and outlines key advantages of using the games. - Professional Development | Grades K – 12 | Professional Library | Position Statement
Position Statement on Multimodal Literacies
This position on Multimodal Literacies is a summary statement developed by the Multimodal Literacies Issue Management Team of the NCTE Executive Committee. - Professional Development | Grades 5 – 9 | Professional Library | Book
Power of Picture Books, The: Using Content Area Literature in Middle School
Featuring descriptions and activities for fifty exceptional titles, Mary Jo Fresch and Peggy Harkins offer a wealth of ideas for harnessing the power of picture books to improve reading and writing in the content areas. - Professional Development | Grades 9 – 12 | Professional Library | Book
Preventing Plagiarism: Tips and Techniques
DeSena offers a practical guide on how high school and college teachers can structure assignments and guide students so that students don't plagiarize. - Professional Development | Grades K – 12 | Professional Library | Position Statement
Professional Knowledge for the Teaching of Writing
With full recognition that writing is an increasingly multifaceted activity, we offer several principles that should guide effective teaching practice.